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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Social Theory for a Science of Human Social Action: Concepts, Methods, and Assumptions Chapter 3 General Theories Chapter 4 Individuals, Groups, and Community Chapter 5 The Structure and Process of Community Action Chapter 6 Specific Theories Chapter 7 The Principle of Complementarity Chapter 8 The Principle of Critical Mass Chapter 9 The Principle of Remedy and Prevention Chapter 10 The Principle of Marginality Chapter 11 The Principles of Stability and Change in Community Chapter 12 Interactive Theories Chapter 13 Caste, Class and Family Life-Chances Chapter 14 Explanations of Family Adaptations by Race and Social Class Chapter 15 Conclusion Chapter 16 The Case for Situation Analysis

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